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Sinewy vs Forceful - What's the difference?

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Sinewy is a related term of forceful.


As adjectives the difference between sinewy and forceful

is that sinewy is tough; having strong sinews while forceful is with assertive force; powerful.

sinewy

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Tough; having strong sinews.
  • *
  • (figuratively) Having or showing nervous strength.
  • (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.
  • * 1965 (original), Frank Herbert, Dune , Ace Edition; June 1987, Pennsylvania, page 32:
    • Hawat put a sinewy finger beside his eye.

    References

    * WordNet® 3.0. Princeton University. 30 Aug. 2007. [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sinewy]

    forceful

    English

    Alternative forms

    * forcefull (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • With assertive force; powerful.

    • Related terms

    * forcefully (adverb)

    Antonyms

    * gentle